West Car Park at Bristol Zoo
The Civic Society is supportive of a proposal to develop the existing West Car Park at Bristol Zoo for a residential project.
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Old rail depot, Clanage Road update: May 2021
Bristol Civic Society continues to consider that the current design of Clanage Road development is bland and inappropriate in such a location. The planning application was subsequently approved by Bristol City Council.
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Changes for drivers in Bristol
Alan Morris explains the complex changes for drivers in Bristol’s city centre and paints the broader picture behind the headlines. Some changes will meet strong resistance.
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Ashton Court: March 2021 update
From this Spring, The Prince’s Foundation will lead a community consultation on the future of Ashton Court Mansion, bringing together groups with an active interest in the building as well a wider network of community organisations.
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Clean Air Zone – March 2021 update: the Cabinet decision
The Cabinet meeting in late February 2021 confirmed that a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) will be introduced from October 2021.
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Bedminster Green River Restoration and Transport consultation
The Society has responded to a Bristol City Council consultation on plans to improve local transport, and restore the River Malago, in the Bedminster Green Development area.
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Silverthorne Lane Conservation Area Consultation
The Civic Society welcomes the proposed Conservation Area around Silverthorne Lane, an area characterised by historic industrial land uses and historic routes.
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One Temple Way
The Civic Society welcomes the proposed refurbishment and repurposing of One Temple Way a property which represents an important part of Bristol’s recent industrial history.
Active Travel Fund schemes
The Society has responded to consultation on a number of active travel schemes proposed by the Council. The consultation was in the form of a series of engagement surveys; the Society commented generally, not on specific schemes.
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Bristol Bridge ‘closure’
The Civic Society comments on the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) in respect of Bristol Bridge and associated streets.
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Seawalls cafe and toilets: January 2021 update
The Society has learned that Commons Act consent was granted for the Seawalls café on 11 November 2020.
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Gas Lane and Freestone Road
The Watkins Jones proposal for the development of the triangular site between Gas Lane and Freestone Road is for 387 student bedspaces, including communal facilities, bin and bike stores.
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